Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2012 2002892
Apply for NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2012 2002892
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2012 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.454 Unallied Management Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 6, 2011 and posted on Jan 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management Council are ineligible to submit an application under this program. However, Council members who are not Federal employees may submit an application. 2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA program. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions. 3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2012 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) program is a NOAA/NMFS opportunity run in cooperation with the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council to support applied fisheries research tied to Mid-Atlantic managed stocks. The program is specifically aimed at projects that address the Council and NMFS research priorities for several key fisheries: summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, Loligo squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, bluefish, and tilefish. Rather than operating like a typical grant program backed by direct federal dollars, this RSA is built around a quota-based funding model where a small portion of allowable catch is reserved and then used to generate the money needed to carry out research.
The core mechanism is the “research set-aside” itself. The Council may set aside up to 3 percent of the total allowable landings (TAL) for the listed species. That reserved quota is then made available to support selected research projects, with the understanding that the proceeds from harvesting and selling fish landed under RSA quota are what pay the bills. In practice, the value of the RSA landings is used to cover research costs and to compensate the fishing vessels that perform the harvesting associated with the research. If the sale of RSA-harvested fish generates revenue beyond what is needed to conduct the research, the extra revenue is kept by the vessel owner as compensation for providing and operating the vessel. A notable operational feature is that vessels participating under RSA may be authorized to fish in ways that are normally restricted, including landing fish in excess of federal possession limits and/or fishing during certain closures, as long as those activities are specifically authorized under the RSA framework for the approved research.
Because the program is funded through quota value rather than congressional appropriations, the posted “EstimatedTotalFunding” is listed as 0 and the notice emphasizes that no federal funds are provided under this announcement. In other words, awards may be structured as grants or cooperative agreements (the opportunity lists both), but the financial support is expected to come from the RSA quota harvest and associated fish sale proceeds rather than from a direct NOAA grant pool. For applicants, this makes the project design and budget logic closely tied to expected quota value, harvest plans, vessel participation, and the feasibility of covering research expenses through those landings.
The competition is discretionary and falls under CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects), with an activity focus in environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development. NMFS and the Council indicate that proposals will be prioritized based on how well they address the research needs laid out in Section I.B of the full announcement, signaling that alignment with the published priority questions and management needs is a central factor in selection.
Eligibility is broad across academia, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments, with hospitals also included. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice, and employees of any federal agency or any Regional Fishery Management Council are not allowed to apply. An important nuance is that Council members who are not federal employees may submit applications. The notice also reflects NOAA’s participation goals by encouraging applications from women and minority individuals and groups, and by explicitly promoting involvement from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas. It also strongly encourages proposals that come from the fishing community or that meaningfully involve fishing community cooperation and participation, which fits the RSA model where vessels and harvest operations are integral to accomplishing the research.
Key dates for this 2012 opportunity show it was posted January 6, 2011, with an application deadline of March 7, 2011, and an archive date of April 6, 2011. The official listing is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2012 2002892. Applicants were directed to access full details through the “Full Opportunity” link on the announcement page, and a listed point of contact (Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor) was provided for issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 2012 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) Program (NOAA/NMFS)
What is the 2012 Mid Atlantic Research Set Aside (RSA) program?
The 2012 Mid Atlantic RSA program is a NOAA/NMFS funding opportunity run in cooperation with the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council to support applied fisheries research tied to Mid-Atlantic managed stocks. It is designed to fund research that directly addresses Council and NMFS research priorities.
Which fisheries and species does this RSA opportunity focus on?
This opportunity targets research priorities for Mid-Atlantic managed stocks, specifically: summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, Loligo squid, Illex squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish, bluefish, and tilefish.
How is this program different from a typical federal grant program?
Unlike a typical grant program funded by direct federal appropriations, this RSA opportunity uses a quota-based funding model. A small portion of allowable catch is reserved, and revenue from harvesting and selling fish landed under that RSA quota is used to pay for the research and associated vessel costs.
What does "research set-aside" mean in this program?
The "research set-aside" is the portion of allowable catch reserved to support research projects. The Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council may set aside up to 3 percent of the total allowable landings (TAL) for the listed species, and that quota is then used to generate funds through landings and fish sales tied to approved research.
How are research projects funded if the Estimated Total Funding is listed as 0?
The EstimatedTotalFunding is shown as 0 because the notice emphasizes that no federal funds are provided under this announcement. Funding support is expected to come from proceeds generated by harvesting and selling fish landed under RSA quota, not from a dedicated NOAA federal grant pool.
Does NOAA provide any direct federal dollars under this announcement?
No. The notice specifies that no federal funds are provided under this announcement. The financial mechanism is based on the value of RSA quota harvests and associated fish sale proceeds.
What types of awards might be used for this opportunity?
Awards may be structured as grants or cooperative agreements (both are listed in the opportunity). Regardless of the award structure, the financial support is expected to be generated through RSA quota harvest and fish sales rather than direct federal grant funding.
How are fishing vessels and harvesting activities connected to the research?
Harvesting and vessel participation are integral to the RSA model. The value of RSA landings is used to cover research costs and to compensate the fishing vessels that perform harvesting associated with the research.
What happens if RSA landings generate more revenue than the research costs?
If the sale of RSA-harvested fish generates revenue beyond what is needed to conduct the research, the extra revenue is kept by the vessel owner as compensation for providing and operating the vessel.
Can RSA projects involve fishing activities that are normally restricted?
Yes. Vessels participating under RSA may be authorized to fish in ways that are normally restricted, including landing fish in excess of federal possession limits and/or fishing during certain closures, as long as those activities are specifically authorized under the RSA framework for the approved research.
How much quota can be set aside for research under this program?
The Council may set aside up to 3 percent of the total allowable landings (TAL) for the listed species to support RSA research projects.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.454 (Unallied Management Projects).
What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The activity focus is environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
How are proposals prioritized or selected?
The competition is discretionary. Proposals are prioritized based on how well they address the Council and NMFS research needs laid out in Section I.B of the full announcement, indicating that alignment with published priority questions and management needs is central to selection.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes academia, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments. Hospitals are also included as eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies and federal institutions are explicitly not eligible to receive federal assistance under this notice.
Can employees of federal agencies or Regional Fishery Management Councils apply?
No. Employees of any federal agency or any Regional Fishery Management Council are not allowed to apply under this notice.
Can Council members apply?
Yes, with an important limitation noted in the announcement: Council members who are not federal employees may submit applications.
Does this opportunity encourage participation by specific groups or institutions?
Yes. The notice encourages applications from women and minority individuals and groups and promotes involvement from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges and universities, and organizations working in underserved areas.
Is involvement from the fishing community encouraged?
Yes. The announcement strongly encourages proposals that come from the fishing community or that meaningfully involve fishing community cooperation and participation, which aligns with the RSA model where vessels and harvest operations are key to executing research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NMFS NEFSC 2012 2002892.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the deadline and archive dates?
The opportunity was posted on January 6, 2011. The application deadline was March 7, 2011. The archive date was April 6, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find the full details for the opportunity?
Applicants were directed to access full details through the "Full Opportunity" link on the announcement page.
Who was the listed point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, for issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
What should applicants pay special attention to when designing a project for this RSA program?
Because funding is expected to come from RSA quota harvest and fish sale proceeds, the project design and budget logic are closely tied to expected quota value, harvest plans, vessel participation, and the feasibility of covering research expenses through those landings.
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